7th Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National IPR Quiz by DSNLU [Online; ₹18,000 Prizes]: Register by October 31!

DSNLU invites law students to the 7th Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National IPR Online Quiz on November 6, 2026. Register by October 31.

About DSNLU

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2008. The quiz is organised by its DPIIT–IPR Chair in association with the Centre for Intellectual Property Rights and Technology (CIPR&T), a student-led centre established in 2017.

About the Competition

The seventh Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National IPR Online Quiz Competition encourages law students to engage with intellectual property rights, innovation and policy. It tests subject knowledge while promoting awareness of India’s cultural and intellectual resources.

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Mode and Date

The competition will be held online on November 6, 2026.

Eligibility and Team Composition

• Students pursuing a five-year or three-year LL.B. or equivalent programme at a recognised law college or university in India.
• Two members per team, both from the same institution.
• A maximum of 32 teams, admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Themes and Syllabus

• General IP: trade secrets, copyright, trademarks, patents, industrial designs, geographical indications and traditional knowledge.
• International IPR framework.
• Fashion and entertainment; sports and IPR; environment and IPR; outer space and IPR; health and IPR; AI and blockchain technology.

Competition Structure

The preliminary round has 32 teams, with the top eight advancing to the semi-finals. Four teams progress to the final. Registered teams receive their login link and team code by email.

Semi-final questions allow 40 seconds, with five points for a correct answer and a two-point deduction for an incorrect answer. The final includes five questions with 60 seconds each, awarding ten points for correct answers and deducting three for incorrect answers, followed by a rapid-fire round.

Rapid-fire answers earn three points, with a one-point deduction for an incorrect answer and no deduction for passing. Passing is not permitted in other rounds. Bonus questions resolve ties, and the quizmasters’ decisions are final.

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Prizes and Certificates

• Winner: ₹10,000 and an e-certificate of excellence.
• Runner-up: ₹5,000 and an e-certificate of excellence.
• Second runner-up: ₹3,000 and an e-certificate of excellence.
• All participants receive e-certificates of participation.

Registration Fee

₹300 per team. Pay the fee using the details in the official brochure and attach the payment receipt to the registration form.

Important Dates

• Registration deadline: October 31, 2026.
• Competition date: November 6, 2026.

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Contact

General enquiries: ipr@dsnlu.ac.in.
Student convenors: krishnavijay@dsnlu.ac.in (+91 91008 24174) and madhuhasini@dsnlu.ac.in (+91 99492 34788).

Application Procedure

Complete payment and submit the official registration form by October 31, 2026. Provide both participants’ details, institution information, university identity cards and the payment receipt. Registration is limited to 32 teams on a first-come, first-served basis.